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How to get fromLakeland to Pensacolaby bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, train, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Lakeland to Pensacola by bus, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, train, or taxi

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  1. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Pensacola International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane TPA - PNS
    5h 44m
    $180–525

  2. Drive 444.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lakeland to Pensacolacar car 444.1 mi
    8h 6m
    $82–118

  3. Amtrak Thruway, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mobile to Pensacolabus bus
    18h 1m
    $131–230

  4. Train to Orlando, fly to Pensacola International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane MCO - PNS
    5h 57m
    $105–936

  5. Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane plane TPA - VPS
    3. Take the taxi from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Pensacolataxi taxi
    7h 48m
    $213–563

  6. Amtrak Thruway to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Pensacola International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lakeland to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane plane SRQ - PNS
    10h 40m
    $123–503

  7. Train, bus via Tallahassee

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Orlando to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mobile to Pensacolabus bus
    18h 52m
    $136–240

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile to Pensacolabus bus
    21h 38m
    $174–324

Tampa (TPA) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 378.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Pensacola, FL, USA?

You can take a bus from Lakeland to Pensacola via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Marion Transit Center, Tampa Bus Station, Tallahassee, Mobile Bus Station, Govt EB at Greyhound Bus Station, Govt Near Royal St, and Mobile in around 18h 1m.

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